Anthony Foley confirmed as new Munster Head Coach

The former back-row beast has a signed a two-year deal with the province.

After leading them over the white line as captain, Anthony Foley will now lead his beloved club from the touch-line as he was, this afternoon, confirmed as Rob Penney's successor. According to the official Munster Twitter account, the Munster and Irish legend will, as expected, take over from the departing Kiwi as Head Coach, having been the province's forward coach since 2011.

Anthony Foley today confirmed as the next Munster Rugby Head Coach, starting July 1st on a 2 year contract. #SUAF

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) February 19, 2014

Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald confirms Anthony Foley will take over as Head Coach at the Province pic.twitter.com/dkbT3Aqlf4

— Evanne Ní Chuilinn (@EvanneNiC) February 19, 2014

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